As a Friend Partner, Jelly Marketing will continue to provide digital marketing expertise and support to Pow Wow Pitch. This collaboration helps extend the reach of programming and elevate the stories of Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island.

“Continuing our partnership with Pow Wow Pitch is deeply meaningful,” said Darian Kovacs, Principal of Jelly Marketing. “Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs through accessible digital education remains a priority for our team. Together, we are creating opportunities for individuals to build confidence in their marketing skills and share their stories in ways that reflect who they are and where they come from.”

Pow Wow Pitch echoed this sentiment. “We are grateful to Darian and the Jelly Marketing team for their continued collaboration and support,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director. “Access to digital skills is essential for entrepreneurs building and growing their businesses today. Through this partnership, we are able to provide meaningful learning opportunities that support entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey.”

This ongoing partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, and access to practical tools. By working together, Pow Wow Pitch and Jelly Marketing continue to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and share their work with wider audiences.

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island, with the co-presenting support of Mastercard and RBC. Our vision is to create a world where Indigenous entrepreneurs thrive, feeling supported, safe, and encouraged to develop their ideas and build businesses that create a positive cycle of growth. With a mission to provide resources and mentorship, we empower Indigenous entrepreneurs while amplifying their stories to inspire future generations and foster a more inclusive world.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About Jelly Marketing

Jelly Marketing is an award-winning digital marketing and public relations agency based in Fort Langley, British Columbia, helping brands grow their visibility across North America. Founded in 2013, Jelly delivers integrated strategies that combine PR, social media, SEO, and digital advertising to drive measurable results. The agency blends creative storytelling with data-driven insights to build campaigns that connect with the right audiences and elevate brand awareness. Jelly partners closely with clients of all sizes to create impactful marketing that scales and delivers real business growth.

For more information about Jelly Marketing, visit jellymarketing.ca.

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Futurpreneur, Canada’s only national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39, by providing loans, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs start, buy, or grow their businesses. Through its continued collaboration with Pow Wow Pitch, Futurpreneur continues to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs across the country.

As a Friend Partner, Futurpreneur will continue its involvement by engaging team members as mentors and judges for Pow Wow Pitch’s virtual pitch competition and at in-person Pow Wow Pitch events at powwows across Canada.

Through this partnership, Pow Wow Pitch will continue to connect entrepreneurs to Futurpreneur’s Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program. Participants can access loans, financial literacy workshops, mentorship, and business planning support. These resources continue to support Indigenous entrepreneurs as they start, buy, or grow their businesses.

“This partnership creates meaningful opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs to access mentorship, funding, and business support,” said Holly Atjecoutay, Head of Inclusive Impact and Director of Indigenous and Northern Entrepreneurs. “When organizations come together with a shared commitment to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, it creates stronger pathways for young business owners to move forward with confidence.”

“We are pleased to continue working with Futurpreneur to support Pow Wow Pitch entrepreneurs,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “Access to mentorship and resources plays an important role in helping entrepreneurs build and sustain their businesses. We value Futurpreneur’s continued partnership in supporting young Indigenous entrepreneurs.”

Together, Futurpreneur and Pow Wow Pitch continue to create opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs to access support, build their businesses, and strengthen their communities through entrepreneurship.

About Pow Wow Pitch

Pow Wow Pitch is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island, with the co-presenting support of Mastercard and RBC. Our vision is to create a world where Indigenous entrepreneurs thrive, feeling supported, safe, and encouraged to develop their ideas and build businesses that create a positive cycle of growth. With a mission to provide resources and mentorship, we empower Indigenous entrepreneurs while amplifying their stories to inspire future generations and foster a more inclusive world.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About Futurpreneur’s Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program

At Futurpreneur, we believe in building trust and leveraging lived experience to support young Indigenous entrepreneurs. Futurpreneur’s Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP) works with young and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs, ages 18-39, to start, buy, or grow their own businesses. Offering access to a loan up to $75,000 with expert mentoring and resources, Futurpreneur is here to help young Indigenous entrepreneurs reach their business goals and strengthen their communities.

For more information about the Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program, visit

https://futurpreneur.ca/en/offering/indigenous-entrepreneur-startup/.

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Futurpreneur, Canada’s only national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18-39, empowers aspiring business leaders through loans, mentorship, and resources. Through its continued commitment to Pow Wow Pitch, Futurpreneur is expanding opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs across the country. 

As a Seed Partner, Futurpreneur is continuing its involvement by actively engaging employees as mentors and judges for Pow Wow Pitch’s virtual pitch competition and in-person events at powwows nationwide. Additionally, Futurpreneur will be featured on the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast and Tuesday Tip Series, further supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs with valuable insights and guidance.

The partnership plays a vital role in empowering young Indigenous entrepreneurs by connecting them with essential resources to start and grow their businesses. Pow Wow Pitch will serve as a key connector, guiding entrepreneurs toward Futurpreneur’s Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP). Through this collaboration, participants will gain access to culturally responsive financial literacy workshops, mentorship, business planning support, and loan financing—critical resources for launching, acquiring, and expanding Indigenous businesses.

“This meaningful partnership builds connections for Indigenous entrepreneurs, providing them with access to crucial resources, mentorship, and unparalleled growth opportunities, all led by experts who bring not only deep expertise but also authentic lived experience,” said Holly Atjecoutay, Head of DEI & Director of Indigenous and Northern Entrepreneurs. “When Indigenous service providers collaborate with a shared commitment to empower and uplift Indigenous entrepreneurs, young business owners across the nation experience transformative and lasting impact.”

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Futurpreneur, ensuring Pow Wow Pitch entrepreneurs have the ongoing support, mentorship, and funding they need to grow,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “Futurpreneur is demonstrating strong leadership in the Indigenous entrepreneurship ecosystem, and we look forward to working together to uplift Indigenous peoples, communities, and Nations.”

Through this collaboration, Futurpreneur and Pow Wow Pitch are working together to strengthen the Indigenous business ecosystem, empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities while fostering a positive cycle of growth. This partnership demonstrates the impact of collaborative leadership in Indigenous entrepreneurship, helping to close the economic gap in Canada.

About Pow Wow Pitch

Pow Wow Pitch is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island, with the co-presenting support of Mastercard and RBC. Our vision is to create a world where Indigenous entrepreneurs thrive, feeling supported, safe, and encouraged to develop their ideas and build businesses that create a positive cycle of growth. With a mission to provide resources and mentorship, we empower Indigenous entrepreneurs while amplifying their stories to inspire future generations and foster a more inclusive world.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About Futurpreneur’s Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program

At Futurpreneur, we believe in building trust and leveraging lived experience to support Indigenous young entrepreneurs. The Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP) works with young and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs, ages 18-39, to launch, buy or grow their own small businesses. Offering access to a loan up to $75,000 with expert mentoring and resources, Futurpreneur is here to help young Indigenous entrepreneurs reach their business goals and strengthen their communities.

For more information about the Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program, visit https://futurpreneur.ca/en/offering/indigenous-entrepreneur-startup/.

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